DessertAugust-September 2012

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Gluten-Free Peach Orange Spice Cake

Pretty and elegant, this cake makes the perfect company dessert. It travels nicely to picnic or potluck. If fresh peaches aren't available, frozen peach slices work well. You can also use fresh plums; the purple skin makes a beautiful presentation. This recipe can be made with egg replacement as instructed, with good results.

3. Beat ¾ cup sugar and butter in a mixing bowl until fluffy. Add dry ingredients and orange zest and beat until crumbly. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition (or add flax gel and continue to beat until fluffy). Add orange juice and beat just to incorporate.

4. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Arrange peach slices on top of the batter so that they touch and form concentric circles that cover the batter. Press into the batter lightly. Don’t worry if the slices are not perfect. The cake will partially cover the fruit as it bakes.